An author-name syle with in-text citations and a alphabetical Works Cited list. The style is popular across the Humanities. Both 7th and 8th editions are used.

WHY do I need to Reference?

Referencing the ideas and research you use in your essays is a vital part of all academic work because it:

acknowledges how others' work has influenced your thinking;

provides evidence for your arguments; and

assists other researchers to locate the sources you use

Here are some further resources to check out:

Academic Integrity & using information ethically

The University of Otago requires all students to act with academic integrity, and takes cases of plagiarism seriously. Check out the resources below to find strategies to act with integrity and avoid plagiarism in your assignments:

EndNote Web is also available - this may be more suitable if you are frequently working from more than one computer. When you buy EndNote Desktop, you get free access to EndNote Web. A tutorial on setting up Endnote web is available from the library website.